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Rideau Residences

Project Type: New Construction (2 unit semi-detached infill redevelopment)
Scope of Work: Planning, Design, Contracting & Construction Management Services
Area: 3,300 square feet (1,650 gross sq. ft. per unit, 1,500 sq. ft. of living space)
Lot Size: 2,031 square feet (approximately 24' x 42' per lot)

Project Description:

1. •LEED for Homes Platinum Certification
   

2. •Passive House Certified (PHIUS)
   

3. (the first residence in Canada designed, built and certified to the standard)
   

4. •near net zero energy
   

5. •fossil fuel free
   
   

Green Design Strategies:

The image gallery (below) illustrates a selection of green design strategies employed within the Rideau Residences. Note that images illustrating specific LEED for Homes credits earned make reference to those in parentheses. 

Download a summary of this building's material assemblies and systems in PDF formal:

Vert Design Rideau Residences specifications.pdf

Download a description of the project in PDF formal:

Vert Design Rideau Residences project description.pdf